I recently purchased this phone from a bricks and mortar seller and found the set-up process to mostly straightforward. The voice quality is very good and the high-contrast, lighted display and large buttons are easy to use. I think some of the menu system is not as simple as it could be, but for many users this will be of small concern. Also, configuring the first handset appears to propagate the most essential settings (Time and Date, etc.) to the other handsets automatically. This system is well-conceived.
I owned a Panasonic cordless phone in the past, and this new phone feels familiar, which is a good thing; the old phone was excellent too. I do notice that the speakerphone max volume is not as loud as with the old phone, but with 3 handsets provided with this product, you won't need room-filling speakerphone volume. In non-speakerphone mode, the handset volume seems loud enough for all but the faintest phone calls, and there is a handy volume control right where your index finger holds the phone.
The answer system is intuitive to use and does exactly what you want. One thing I not right away, however is the light weight of the base and the handsets. In fact, the base would benefit from more mass to reduce the chance of getting knocked over. Putting the handset into the cradle is mostly simple, but it does the charging system does feel a bit cheap, for lack of a better term.
Thankfully, the handsets run off two AAA batteries of Ni-MH type. Since replacements are easy to obtain at a reasonable price, Panasonic has taken a step forward from the days where you had to buy a special battery pack.
Finally, the call blocking system is as simple as can be. When a spammer calls, you just lift the handset and push one button; the call is then blocked. Since the caller ID information comes right after the first ring, you will need to configure the handset to eliminate the first ring of each call in order to not hear spam calls ring at all.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this product.
Getting older. Our vision isn't what it once was. Nice big buttons and large print on window of phones. Might be a little hard of hearing; Nice loud caller id; clear voice. There is one thing I don't particularly like and that's the way you have to erase messages. You have to answer too many questions and press too many buttons up and down to erase them!
This is the perfect telephone. The numbers and ID screen are an excellent size, and the phone system was easy to install and use right out of the box. Also the answering system recording was already installed by Panasonic. Along with the phone comes a detailed user manual which covers every question one might have. What more could anyone ask for?
I sorted flipped out when I saw the 40 page manual, but it turns out that this one is relatively intuitive. I've had no trouble setting anything from the get go (ah, one false start) and unlike the former make I had, I don't have to continually review the manual to figure out what to do. Best part is the blocking feature. After subscribing to ever no call list known to humankind--and had all of them ignored--I had taken to abusing people, shouting, and then, best of all, getting phishing calls from the "IRS" and "Microsoft" That's done. They call, I block. Period
I really like the phone - great features (like instant call blocking!) It had a nice range, I can still use it at the back edge of my lot. It stores up to 100 numbers and lets you assign them into groups with their own ring tones. The buttons are nice and big and light up when calling out or receiving a call (I like that at night).
The only negatives are the ring tones (not crazy about the ones provided) and the sound is very too faint, even at full volume. I use the speaker phone feature and that works just fine, plenty of volume there.
Feature Product
- BI-LINGUAL CALLER ID - Talking Caller ID audibly announces caller information in either English or Spanish from the telephone's base unit and cordless handsets when you can't view the screen
- ONE TOUCH TELEPHONE CALL BLOCK - Register up to 250 numbers with one-touch Call Block on base unit & cordless handsets. Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil (TIA-1083 Compliant)
- PANASONIC VOICE PAGING - More than a traditional intercom, Voice paging sends clear simultaneous announcements to all cordless handsets at once
- ENHANCED CORDLESS PHONE SOUND QUALITY - Noise Reduction automatically suppresses background interference while enhancing voice tones for clearer conversation on the base unit & cordless handsets
- SECURE LONG-RANGE PHONE SIGNAL - DECT 6.0 wireless technology offers a long-range cordless phone and is ideal for homes and apartments with thick walls
Description
The Panasonic KX-TGE433B expandable Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) 6.0* Phone system with answering machine and 3 cordless handsets is a smart, reliable home/home office solution designed to make every day call management easier and more convenient for everyone, no landline required. Includes one cordless handset in the base unit and two additional cordless handsets, expandable up to six handsets (additional handsets sold separately). Large, white-backlit LCD and dedicated volume control on the included three cordless handsets and base unit are ideal for enhanced visibility and hearing comprehension. One-touch Noise Reduction suppresses background interference from callers in noisy locations. Keep tabs on the baby with built in baby monitor, and send clear, simultaneous announcements to every handset in the house with voice paging. Call Block conveniently blocks up to 250 bothersome caller numbers. Plus, Talking Caller ID tells you who's calling via advanced text-to-speech announcements, and a powerful battery back-up system keeps you connected when the power goes out. Hear who's calling from across the room without having to get up using text-to-speech announcements in English and/or Spanish from the phones’ base unit and portable wireless cordless handsets. Connect and converse hands-free with crystal-clear 2-way, full duplex speakerphone convenience designed into the wireless handsets. Attach an optional Key Detector to your key ring to locate lost keys. Simply activate the detector’s beeping alarm from any cordless phone handset to instantly track down lost keys from up to 200 yards away. Easy call block, speakerphone, voice paging, power back-up operation, and advanced TAD (telephone answering device) functions tie it all together making this system one of the most reliable and functional cordless phone systems available in the market today. Guided feature tutorials are available for this cordless phone on the manufacturer’s website. DISCLAIMER: * DECT 6.0 is a North American marketing term for DECT devices manufactured for the United States and Canada operating at 1.9 GHz. There are two basic methods available to program your phone. Display Menu Tree Method (Older Model Phones): This method requires pressing the MENU soft key then using the navigation arrows to scroll to the various menus and sub-menus of the phone to select the desired programming feature. Direct Command Code Method (Newer Model Phones): This method allows access to the desired programming feature by pressing the MENU soft key, the pound sign, and a 3 or 4 digit number code found in the manual.
Love this phone for the ability to block so many unwanted calls. My old phone could block only 30 calls. I now can block all those annoying tele-marketers
This Panasonic cordless phone has worked well so far. I received it less than a month ago. I like the larger numbers and the larger display which allows me to see who is calling without having to quickly find my glasses. It also has a feature that will announce who is calling. A big plus is that it allows you to block up to 250 telemarketers, a feature that I use constantly. It has other features that I have not used, i.e., voice paging, baby monitor. I have no complaints, and plan to purchase again as a Christmas gift for a friend who has an obnoxious old phone.
I ordered this Panasonic cordless phone system to replace a similar, older Panasonic system that was wearing out. My wife and I really liked the older system so we wanted to replace it with one that was similar. This phone system arrives in a smaller box than expected, but everything is well packed and protected from damage in the box. The main base unit that has the telephone answering system in it is a little smaller than our old base unit, which accounts for the smaller box. The handheld phones are a small enough size to carry around comfortably if desired but large enough to provide decent volume. The system comes with belt clips that can be attached to the handheld phones if desired. Each of the phones operates with two AAA sized rechargeable NiMH batteries (included), and the system is designed so stored battery power in the handheld phones can be used to power the system in the event of a power failure.
The answering system can be easily turned on or off with the press of a button on the base unit or by one of the handheld phones depending on your needs. In our case we have voicemail so the answering system is an unnecessary feature. I did discover, though, that it defaults to "on" right out of the box and will answer a call after 3 rings. It recorded a junk phone call, and the recording was good. You can adjust the length of recording time available for a message, and messages are easy to listen to and delete. There is a large numeric display that shows how many phone messages have been recorded, and a light on the top of the phone will also flash to tell you there are recorded messages to hear. Our cats have a tendency to march on top of the phone and can accidentally turn the answering machine on by stepping on the button on the base unit. You can easily tell if the answering system is on or off, though, by whether or not the numeric display is lit.
Voice clarity and volume is good on the handsets. There is no audible noise or interference with sound quality. The handsets can be used as speakerphones, and they can also be used as an intercom system. There is a locator function built into the base unit that can help you find a lost handset. Panasonic sells additional handsets that can be paired with the system to extend the number of handsets in your home. It is expensive to do this, though, and is more cost effective to simply buy an additional system and pair them together. In our case, between our older system and this new one we have five functional phone handsets scattered about the house which more than meets our needs.
Overall, my wife and I are very happy with this Panasonic cordless phone system. It has good voice quality, is inexpensive and very versatile. One caveat, though. The phone system uses a larger number of numeric codes to program various things it can be configured to do. They are listed in the included owner's manual, which you will want to keep in a safe place for future reference. The manual can also be downloaded as a .pdf file from the Panasonic web site.
I replaced my old ancient Panasonic phones with these newer models. I am amazed at how phones have changed over the years! It has so many features that it's hard to know where to start. Each time I read through the manual, I discover something else new! All three phones have three settings for alarms. I could have a total of 9 alarms going off! I set my bedroom up with an alarm. Much nicer than a blaring clock or blasting radio!
My favorite feature is the last button on the bottom row.. CALL BLOCK!! I have used that one a LOT and now I hardly ever get an "unknown caller". It will also locate your sell phone for you or act as a baby monitor. It has many more features but you get the idea. Well worth the money.
I have been frustrated for years with cordless phone issues including background noise, volume, complicated options, and most of all annoying sound quality. GREAT NEWS STOP SEARCHING THIS IT A GOOD ONE. This is reliable, easy to use, simple options (user freindly), description is accurate and the sound is finally as good as my cell phone. No weird cutting out or volume issues. I finally am satisfied to comfortly use this phone. FYI, I use it for my router to make calls over internet. This is the type of service that is hard to compare to normal direct phone line service, so internet quality can effect your out come keep in mind. Thats why I prefer this phone which seems to improve the effects I was looking to get with my use.
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